Kayla is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #353 in 2023 with 120 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 604 births ranking #98. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 150.0%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 2,138 girls born was named Kayla. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Kayla is a modern favourite with a bright, easy sound. Its exact origin is not fully settled, so it is best treated as a modern name with more than one likely influence.
Kayla rose sharply in late twentieth-century English-speaking use and became especially popular in the United States. Its success reflects the appeal of short, vowel-rich names with a contemporary feel.